VC baseball team knocked out of playoffs

Vermilion Catholic’s season came to a close Wednesday night as the No. 8-seeded Eagles fell 5-0 to No. 9 St. Mary’s in regional play, in a night that also saw top-seeded Opelousas Catholic eliminated by No. 16 Central Catholic.
St. Mary’s took control early, scoring four runs in the top of the first inning while capitalizing on Eagle miscues. The Tigers added another run in the second and relied on strong defense throughout, making several key plays that prevented Vermilion Catholic from building momentum.
After the second inning, the Eagles settled in defensively and did not allow another run. However, limited baserunners and missed opportunities made it difficult to mount a comeback.
Vermilion Catholic showed flashes offensively. Dominic Gautreaux led off with a line-drive single to right-center, providing an early spark. Later in the inning, a bunt attempt popped up to the pitcher, who doubled off Gautreaux, advancing to second, halting the Eagles’ momentum. Will Simon followed with a hard-hit single, but the Eagles were unable to push a run across.
St. Mary’s pitcher delivered a complete-game shutout, allowing just three hits while his team made key defensive plays in crucial moments.
Matthew Mollere, Will Simon and Gautreaux had VC’s three hits.
Gautreaux took the loss for Vermilion Catholic, striking out five over three innings while allowing three earned runs.
The Eagles’ bullpen kept the game within reach, as Fisher Quackenbos allowed two hits while striking out one and surrendering no runs, and Cole Albert pitched 1 2/3 innings, giving up one hit with one strikeout and no runs.
Seniors playing in their final game in an Eagles uniform, Will Simon, Dominic Gautreaux, and Matthew Mollere each recorded a hit.